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RiffRaffRevival

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• Jul 1, 2016

• #1

Reading through a few related threads here, it seems as if the latter, foam-type (fitted to vent flaps), seals are a better bet than the original rubber (fitted to bulkhead), type found on my 1985 '90.

Looking at a few websites the latter, foam-type seals are quoted as being suitable for models 1992 and on... can anyone advise whether these will fit my old 90, or do I have to go with the original rubber type?

Thanks again in advance.

 

Flossie

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• Jul 1, 2016

• #2

All the same size.

 

tottot

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• Jul 1, 2016

• #3

But the foam type's promote rusting,cheap replacement ones are the worst.

 

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GATSO

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• Jul 1, 2016

• #4

i use foam seal ,,,stick to the flap then spray with wurth cavity wax let it set a bit then fit ,,,,,,,,,,,happy days

 

Al2O3

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• Jul 1, 2016

• #5

GATSO said:

i use foam seal ,,,stick to the flap then spray with wurth cavity wax let it set a bit then fit ,,,,,,,,,,,happy days

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Why the cavity wax, GATSO? Don't they seal against the bulkhead ok? Since doing mine I have a small leak that's dropping through on to the accelerator pedal. Haven't yet worked out if it's the new vent seals or the new bulkhead to windscreen frame seal.

 

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GATSO

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• Jul 2, 2016

• #6

wax stops seals holding water ,which reduces the risk of rust ,,and if found it to aid sealing

 

Al2O3

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• Jul 2, 2016

• #7

GATSO said:

wax stops seals holding water ,which reduces the risk of rust ,,and if found it to aid sealing

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Good thinking. I'll have a go at that!

 

saxavordian

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• Jul 2, 2016

• #8

Ah heady days of driving along with a wet knee and a sigh the never ending strive to find the leaks I think that's what being a Landrover driver I miss sometimes since rust on the knee set in before jumping ship to a freelander 1

 

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RiffRaffRevival

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• Jul 2, 2016

• #9

Thanks Guys... maybe best to run with the rubber bulkhead type and see how they go.